Pipestone Area Schools
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Community Informational Meeting – Reminder
A reminder that Pipestone Area Schools will be hosting a Community Informational Meeting regarding the proposed operating referendum.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
Pipestone Area Schools MS/HS Auditorium
The meeting will provide an opportunity to:
Learn why it matters: How the operating referendum helps support student programs, staff, and services.
Understand what the proposal does: Details of the proposal, including the proposed $1,500 per pupil unit and how the revenue would be used.
Get your questions answered: Information about the process, timeline, and what to expect leading up to the November 3, 2026 election.
Learn about investing in our future: How the district can continue providing opportunities and resources for every student, every day.
Community members and staff are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposal.
A reminder that Pipestone Area Schools will be hosting a Community Informational Meeting regarding the proposed operating referendum.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 PM
Pipestone Area Schools MS/HS Auditorium
The meeting will provide an opportunity to:
Learn why it matters: How the operating referendum helps support student programs, staff, and services.
Understand what the proposal does: Details of the proposal, including the proposed $1,500 per pupil unit and how the revenue would be used.
Get your questions answered: Information about the process, timeline, and what to expect leading up to the November 3, 2026 election.
Learn about investing in our future: How the district can continue providing opportunities and resources for every student, every day.
Community members and staff are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposal.
COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING NOTICE
Pipestone Area Schools Operating Referendum
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:30 PM
MSHS Auditorium
The public is invited and encouraged to attend a Community Informational Meeting regarding the Pipestone Area Schools operating referendum that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The meeting will provide information about the referendum and an opportunity for community members to ask questions.
A quorum of the Pipestone Area Schools Board of Education may be in attendance. No official School Board action will be taken.
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Homecoming Parade.
We hope you’ll still join us in celebrating Homecoming! Join us at 2:00 p.m. in the MSHS gym for our Homecoming Pep Fest. There will be a special section reserved for members of the public who would like to attend.
We look forward to celebrating with our students, families, and community and showing our Arrow Pride!
We hope you’ll still join us in celebrating Homecoming! Join us at 2:00 p.m. in the MSHS gym for our Homecoming Pep Fest. There will be a special section reserved for members of the public who would like to attend.
We look forward to celebrating with our students, families, and community and showing our Arrow Pride!
🎙️ Catch the latest from Pipestone Area Schools! Tune in to hear Superintendent Willert's latest radio interview and stay informed about what’s happening across the district.
Welcome back, students!
We’re excited to have our hallways and classrooms filled with students again as we begin the 2026–2027 school year.
Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a great first day and a wonderful school year ahead. Welcome back, Arrows!
Verify Your Student Information in ParentVUE
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, all families are asked to log into ParentVUE to review and verify their student's information.
Please take a few minutes to confirm or update:
* Parent/guardian contact information
* Home and mailing address
* Phone numbers and email addresses
* Emergency contacts
* Health and medical information
* Other important student and family information
Keeping your information current ensures the school can communicate important announcements, contact you in the event of an emergency, and maintain accurate student records throughout the school year.
If you have not yet activated your ParentVUE account or need assistance accessing your account, please contact your school's office.
Thank you for helping us keep your student's information accurate for a successful 2026–2027 school year!
New This Year – BOUND Online Registration
Pipestone Area Schools is excited to introduce BOUND as our new online registration platform for athletics and activities.
All families are required to create a BOUND account and complete their student's registration online before participation.
See images for:
• Step-by-step instructions for creating a BOUND account and registering your student.
• Instructions for downloading the BOUND app and enabling notifications so you can receive schedules, updates, and announcements.
At the July 27th meeting, the Pipestone Area Schools Board of Education voted to hold a special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will be asked to consider an operating referendum increase (revoke the current referendum and replace with a new increased amount of $1500 per pupil) to help sustain the quality educational opportunities and programs the Pipestone Area Schools provides students each and every day.
Watch for more information and details in the days and weeks to come.
Athletic Registration & Participation
Students must complete all athletic eligibility requirements before participating in Pipestone Area Schools activities.
Visit our Activities Information page for forms, registration, athletic schedules, and additional resources:
Annual Requirements for Participation:
MSHSL Eligibility Statement
Sports Health Questionnaire
Every Three (3) Years:
Sports Physical (typically completed in 7th and 10th grade)
Concussion Baseline Test
If a student answers "Yes" to any question on the Sports Health Questionnaire, additional medical documentation from their healthcare provider must be submitted before participation.
Students may attend practice but may not participate until all required forms, physicals, and concussion testing have been completed and approved.
Pipestone Area Schools will soon begin using Bound for athletic registration. Once available, families will be able to complete the MSHSL Eligibility Statement and Sports Health Questionnaire online. Information about setting up a Bound account will be emailed to families later this summer. The Bound app will also be be used to view athletic schedules.
FILL THE FORM!
Even though school meals are provided at no cost, the Application for Educational Benefits still matters. It may unlock summer grocery support, internet and utility discounts, reduced AP and college exam fees, and more — plus it helps your school access critical funding. Fill the form today!
#FillTheFormMN #MoreThanMeals
Learning by Doing!
Students in Ms. Wertish’s Landscape Design class recently put their skills to work on a project that will leave a lasting impact on our school campus. Working alongside Ms. Wertish and with assistance from Mr. Boomgaarden, students designed and installed the brick paver base surrounding a memorial bench near the athletic fields.
The project provided hands-on experience in site preparation, layout, leveling, and paver installation while helping enhance the beauty and functionality of the area.
The bench itself was donated by neighbors of Richard “Chuck” Schroyer, a longtime PAS teacher and coach who passed away in 2024.
Great work by our students and staff on a project that combined valuable career skills with community pride!
#ProudArrows
Students in Ms. Wertish’s Landscape Design class recently put their skills to work on a project that will leave a lasting impact on our school campus. Working alongside Ms. Wertish and with assistance from Mr. Boomgaarden, students designed and installed the brick paver base surrounding a memorial bench near the athletic fields.
The project provided hands-on experience in site preparation, layout, leveling, and paver installation while helping enhance the beauty and functionality of the area.
The bench itself was donated by neighbors of Richard “Chuck” Schroyer, a longtime PAS teacher and coach who passed away in 2024.
Great work by our students and staff on a project that combined valuable career skills with community pride!
#ProudArrows
